Information on Extron's Latest HDMI EDID Simulator
Extron's EDID 111H 4K PLUS emulator is a cutting-edge solution designed to address communication challenges between sources and advanced displays, such as 4K, 5K, and ultra-wide monitors. This compact, quarter-rack width device is ideal for new and upgraded installations, particularly in professional environments like esports venues, Microsoft Front Row unified communications rooms, and more.
Key Features:
- Advanced EDID Emulation: The EDID 111H 4K PLUS emulates EDID data from high-resolution displays, ensuring compatibility with source devices. It supports EDID handshaking for various resolutions, including refresh rates and color depths.
- Automatic and Manual Modes: The emulator automatically detects and emulates ideal EDID data, but also allows manual selection and management for greater control over communication parameters.
- Support for Ultra High Resolutions and Refresh Rates: Designed to handle high bandwidth requirements, the EDID 111H 4K PLUS maintains stable signal handshakes where native EDIDs may not be fully compatible.
- Plug-and-Play Installation: The emulator is easy to integrate inline between the source and display without complex setup. It's bus-powered via HDMI, eliminating the need for external power.
- Reduced Signal Errors and Instability: The EDID 111H 4K PLUS prevents display or source dropouts caused by EDID miscommunication, minimising issues like no image, wrong resolution, or color inaccuracies.
- Compact and Durable Design: With a small form factor, the EDID 111H 4K PLUS is suitable for installation in tight spaces. Its robust build quality makes it suitable for professional AV environments.
Benefits in Managing Communication Challenges:
- Enhanced Compatibility: The EDID 111H 4K PLUS ensures older or less flexible sources can work reliably with the latest ultra-high resolution displays, avoiding signal loss or incorrect display parameters.
- Improved Stability: The emulator eliminates handshaking errors that happen when source devices misinterpret the EDID info from advanced monitors.
- Optimized Image Quality: The EDID 111H 4K PLUS supports the full capabilities of advanced displays, enabling the use of correct resolutions, color spaces, and refresh rates.
- Simplifies AV Integration: The emulator reduces troubleshooting time by providing a reliable, emulated EDID profile, especially in mixed-vendor and multi-device installations.
- Future-Proofing: The EDID 111H 4K PLUS supports emerging ultra-wide and very high resolutions that typical EDID may not handle well, safeguarding AV setups against evolving display technology.
In addition to these features, the EDID 111H 4K PLUS offers automatic input cable equalization, automatic color bit depth management, and LED status indicators. It supports signals up to 4K/60 with 4:4:4 chroma sampling at data rates up to 18 Gbps. Configuration is easy with Extron PCS software, and it supports EDID and DisplayID files structured with up to four data blocks. The emulator is HDCP 2.3 compliant and provides visual HDCP confirmation when encrypted content is sent to a non-compliant display. Lastly, it features Extron-exclusive EDID Minder Plus technology, which provides automatic and continuous EDID management. The EDID 111H 4K PLUS emulator is now available for purchase.
The EDID 111H 4K PLUS emulator, designed for new and upgraded installations, boasts several impressive features related to data-and-cloud-computing and technology. It boasts advanced EDID emulation, ensuring compatibility with various displays, and supports data-intensive ultra-high resolutions and refresh rates. Furthermore, it simplifies installation with plug-and-play capabilities and Extron PCS software configuration, making it a valuable addition to data-centric settings like esports venues and Microsoft Front Row unified communications rooms.
